23 Balfour Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5DG

The property

This front facing second floor apartment forms part of a traditional four storey stone built tenement and is approached from a bright refurbished communal staircase. The interior provides an ‘L’ shaped living room with an open plan fitted kitchen, a double bedroom incorporating a built-in double wardrobe, and a shower room. The property requires general upgrading and would make an ideal purchase for a first time buyer, a developer, or investor looking for a Buy-to-Let. The apartment does benefit from gas fired central heating and a security entry phone system Balfour Street lies within the popular Leith district, on the north east side of the city, just under one and a half miles from Princes Street. This convenient location, close to Easter Road and Leith Walk, is well placed for easy access to a wide range of commercial amenities, in addition to a great selection of popular restaurants, bistros and bars. An array of local shops are to hand for every day needs , including a Tesco store on Duke Street, whilst the fashionable Port of Leith, Ocean Terminal, and the city centre can be easily reached by car, or by means of regular bus services within the surrounding area. A fast route is available to the city by-pass via Seafield Road, while Ferry Road offers a connection to the west side of Edinburgh, with onwards links to the M8, M9 and M90 motorway network, and the International Airport. Meadowbank Stadium is also within easy striking distance, while Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park and the Scottish Parliament building lie approximately one and a half miles to the south. Balfour Street is tree-lined, and sits to the north of Leith Walk, between Pilrig Street and Springfield Street. Number 23 lies on the west side of the street, close to Cambridge Avenue. Residents within No 23 have access to a large enclosed well-kept communal garden to the rear of the building which is laid to lawn.

Council Tax Band	B
Total Floor Area	36 m2
Energy rating	C